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Joplin Reconsidered / Syd Barrett Obituary

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Pianist Roy Eaton talks about championing the work of ragtime pianist Scott Joplin.

Also, Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett died last Friday. Below are two previous interviews from Soundcheck that look at the singer and guitarist's life and music.

»John Edginton, who produced and directed the Syd Barrett documentary "Crazy Diamond" for the BBC's Omnibus series, talks about the musician's life and music. (Aired Aug. 11, 2005)

» The links between mental illness and creativity are explored in relation to the career of Syd Barrett.


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